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Joseph Aloysius Power Jr.

Birth injury Attorney at Chicago, IL

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Licensed for 45 years

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Joseph A. Power Jr. is one of the founding partners at Power Rogers & Smith. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University, Mr. Power has practiced law for almost 40 years. He has worked on groundbreaking cases throughout his fruitful career in law, and at 28, he became the youngest lawyer in the nation to obtain a million-dollar-plus verdict for his client. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America every year since 1987, was named one of the “Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyers” by Leading Lawyers Magazine, and is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only organization of the nation’s top 100 plaintiff’s lawyers. 

Licensed for 45 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1977
Updated 01/06/2023

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Power Rogers & Smith, L.L.P.
70 W Madison St
Suite 5500
Chicago, IL, 60602

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Power Rogers & Smith, PC
  • 1994 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Power Rogers & Lavin
  • 1991 - 1993
  • Attorney
  • Hayes & Power
  • 1984 - 1991
  • Attorney
  • John D. Hayes and Associates, Ltd.
  • 1977 - 1983
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Education

  • Loyola University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1977
  • University of Notre Dame
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1974

Legal Cases

  • A.G. v. LHP
  • $23,000,000.00 Settlement
  • Northern Trust v. Elmhurst Hospital, et al.
  • $35,000,000.00 Settlement
  • Juan Diaz v. Nettleton Specialized Carriers, Inc., et al.
  • $23,000,000.00 Verdict
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Associations

  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow
  • 1995 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • President
  • 1998 - 1999
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • President Elect
  • 1997 - 1998
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Vice President
  • 1996 - 1997
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1995
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • President
  • 1992 - 1993
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Board of Directors
  • 1992 - 1997
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • President Elect
  • 1991 - 1992
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Second Vice President
  • 1990 - 1997
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,Executive Committee
  • Member
  • 1989 - 1994
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Third Vice President
  • 1989 - 1990
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association ,Legislative Committee
  • Chairman
  • 1987 - 1989
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Chairman
  • 1986 - 1987
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,Executive Committee
  • Member
  • 1986 - 1987
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,Membership Committee
  • Chairman
  • 1985 - 1987
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Managers
  • 1984 - 1989
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer
  • Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
  • 2013
  • Top Personal Injury Attorney
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer
  • Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
  • 2011
  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer
  • Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
  • 2009
  • Top 10 Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Distinguished Award for Excellence
  • Illinois Bar Foundation
  • 2004
  • Top Attorneys in Illinois
  • 2004
  • "30 Tough Lawyers,"
  • 2002
  • Named One of Ten Top Trial Lawyers in the United States
  • National Law Journal
  • 1999
  • Named One of Ten "Top Litigators in the United States
  • National Law Journal
  • 1995
  • Invited Member
  • Inner Circle of Advocates
  • N/A
  • Medal of Merit
  • N/A
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Publications

  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • 2011
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • 2011
  • Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
  • Jury Selection
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • Illinois Trial Practice
  • Evaluating and Enhancing the Overall Value of Your Case for Settlement and Trial
  • 2014
  • Illinois Trial Practice
  • Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
  • 2013

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Chicago Birth injury Lawyer Joseph Aloysius Power Jr.
Joseph Aloysius Power Jr.
Birth injury Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 45 years